Let Freedom Ring!
July 4th, 2009
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by Justin Yule · Filed Under: Weekend Wisdom
July 4th, 1776 – America declares its freedom
We really do live in an amazing country. The freedoms we have are beyond incredible compared with other countries. And, the opportunities are endless.
The 4th of July holiday marks a time for us to stop and think about how great we really have it. It’s a time where we traditionally celebrate with friends and family at BBQs and fireworks shows. It really is, and should be, a wonderful time.
Today’s post isn’t going to be about fitness or fat loss. I’m not going to talk about good eating and drinking in moderation – I covered that enough yesterday.
Instead, I first want to say THANK YOU to the men and women of the armed forces who provide for our freedom everyday. Secondly, I want to share with you an inspirational video and book I came across this week. It’s called A Tender Warrior.
- A Tender Warrior is not a military book. Rather it represents a collection of experience and wisdom from a perspective most of us will never have. The essence of leadership is caring about people and General Moore was and is a master in the art of caring.
“Without trust, unity and reconciliation through common goals is beyond reach and restoration. With trust, unity and restoration is within reach and preservation” –Lt. General Hal Moore
Lt. General Hal Moore is one of America’s greatest Generals and military leaders of all time. But, it’s his profound love of humanity that radiates from his soul. In this very special book, General Moore, shares five very special letters to America on the true meaning of Leadership.
In A Tender Warrior, you will experience the intimate reflections on life and leadership from one of America’s greatest leaders – including 5 never before published letters by General Moore. These very special letters are supported with six engaging chapters:
In the Presence of Greatness
Sitting at the Feet of a General
Glimpse of Glory
A Deeper View of Leadership
Going Back: Leadership Redefined
A Leader’s Handwritten Note: We are all Leaders
In 1965, then Lt. Colonel Moore and 450 of his troopers leaped into the valley of death known as the Ia Drang Valley. They were quickly surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese enemies determined to kill all of the US soldiers. Under Moore’s leadership his men fought against overwhelming odds for three days and nights. The surviving enemy retreated after losing 1,000 of their men. The 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry lost 79 men. The battle was over.
28 Years later, Hal Moore would return to the Valley of Death and come face to face with his foe, General Nguyen Huu An, the very man who tried to kill him and his men a quarter of a century before. A bond was established in a single embrace and the two men became good friends.
The General’s story was made into a major motion picture called, “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson.
Pick up a copy of A Tender Warrior and share it with your friends and family.
Now on to some fireworks and fun. Have a wonderful 4th of July!!
God Bless America!
Have Faith & Take Action!
Justin Yule
P.S. – If you have an inspirational story related to freedom or if you just want to say thank you to the men and women who defend our freedom everyday, please leave a comment to this post. Thanks!
